Campus & Student Life at Yeshiva University

Home to about 2,840 undergraduates in 2020, Yeshiva is a private university located in New York, New York. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Should you tire of the campus however, Yeshiva offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Yeshiva can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Yeshiva Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

Yeshiva Has a Disability Services Site

Individuals with disabilities make up 30.0% of the student population at Yeshiva. For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Yeshiva Disability Services.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at Yeshiva University

Yeshiva offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at Yeshiva University

There were 2,840 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 2,553 (89.9%). Part-time attendance was 287 (10.1%).

Yeshiva University is Ranked #1,629 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Yeshiva is about average in terms of overall diversity. We rank Yeshiva #1629 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Yeshiva by looking closer at the ethnic,  gender,  age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Yeshiva Diversity Guide.

Yeshiva University Competes in the NCAA

Yeshiva has a total of 208 student athletes, 121 men and 87 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Yeshiva University Athletics